HealthTuesday, November 10
SSM Health will open a high-risk pregnancy clinic in Mt. Vernon on Nov. 16
The Daily Belleville team
If you or someone you know is expecting and needs specialized care, SSM Health is opening a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dr. Judith Mead and two nurse practitioners will staff it.
Nov. 16Opening day for the Mt. Vernon Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic
The clinic is at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital.
Source: WJBD
- Maternal-fetal medicine consultations
- Fetal ultrasounds
- Non-stress testing and fetal monitoring
- Comprehensive care for high-risk pregnancies
Until now, the nearest providers have been 55 miles away in Carbondale and 66 miles away in Shiloh, the news release states. "By bringing maternal-fetal medicine services closer to home, we can help reduce travel burdens," said Damon Harbison, president of SSM Health in Southern Illinois hospitals.
The nearest maternal-fetal medicine providers have been 55 to 66 miles away
Source: Centralia Sentinel
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Carbondale | 55 miles |
| Shiloh | 66 miles |
Sources: WJBD, Centralia Sentinel